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Good Samaritan in Spider-Man costume helps man in wheelchair cross busy intersection in viral moment

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The New York Post and Fox News framed the story as a “good‑Samaritan” moment, leading with the heroism of the costumed driver and describing the clip as “viral.” ABC News — US described the rescuer as a “spid
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Good Samaritan in Spider-Man costume helps man in wheelchair cross busy intersection in viral moment
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"And whenever I got off work and clocked out, I was actually just going to head into town and just kind of drive around with the suit. He told the AP that he even had the opportunity to meet the late Stan Lee, one of the character’s co-creators.Packy Magel, a manager at Ultimate Air Trampoline Park who works with Hellenthal, said he recognized Hellenthal from the video despite his superhero getup. Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.

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Canonical URLhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/good-samaritan-spider-man-costume-helps-man-wheelchair-cross-busy-intersection-viral-moment
Publication timeFri, 24 Jul 2026 08:06:37 -0400
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Arkansas Good Samaritan in Spider-Man costume helps man in wheelchair cross busy intersection in viral moment Traffic cameras in Jonesboro captured Christopher Hellenthal, 20, still in costume after a superhero day at a trampoline park By Greg Norman-Diamond Fox News Published July 24, 2026 8:06am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Driver in Spider-Man costume helps man in wheelchair cross busy intersection in Arkansas Christopher Hellenthal, 20, seen on video leaping out of vehicle to help a man in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

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